If you're looking for a natural way to lighten your skin, you've probably read or come across a method of lightening your skin with lemon juice. Although lemons contain several important vitamins, applying their juice to the skin is not the best (or safest) method for lightening blemishes or dark patches. We have answered some frequently asked questions about skin lightening procedures so that you can keep your skin healthy while brightening it.
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Method 1 of 6: Is using undiluted lemon juice on the skin harmful?
Step 1. Yes, if you do activities in the sun afterward
Lemon peels usually contain chemicals called furanokomarins and psoralen. While these substances are safe to use on the skin when you are in the shade or shelter, if you go outside and work in the sun, they can trigger skin redness, irritation, swelling, and large blisters. Most products that contain lemon juice are usually filtered to avoid these substances and because of this, you can safely use lotions or perfumes that contain citronella. However, pure lemon juice is not filtered and is harmful if left on the skin, even after you dilute it with water.
Method 2 of 6: Why are there so many sites that recommend using lemon juice?
Step 1. Because citric acid is a natural skin lightening ingredient
There are a variety of skin care products that contain citric acid, including lemon juice. However, these products use filtered lemon juice so they are harmless to use on the skin and will not cause blisters when the skin is exposed to sunlight. Unfiltered lemon juice can lighten the skin, but it can also be dangerous and can be harmful if used. Also, there's no way to effectively distill or dilute lemon juice at home to make it safe for use on the skin.
Method 3 of 6: Are skin care products containing lemon juice safe to use?
Step 1. Yes, because the lemon juice contained in the product has been filtered
The lemon juice found in lotions and creams is safe for use on the skin and is usually non-irritating. Products containing citric acid can disguise dark spots and discoloration, and are not as harmful as unfiltered lemon juice.
Some products containing lemon juice are used to tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the skin
Method 4 of 6: How to lighten skin naturally?
Step 1. Try a skin lightening product
Products like this will get into the skin and reduce the melanin that forms black spots or dots. Look for products containing a 2% concentration of hydroquinone, azealic acid, glycolic acid, kojic acid, retinoids, or vitamin C to ensure their effectiveness. If you don't know which product to buy, ask a licensed dermatologist for recommendations.
Step 2. Use sunscreen every day
Sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet light and prevents the condition of blemishes or dark patches on the skin from worsening. Get into the habit of using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every day to prevent the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles on the skin.
Method 5 of 6: How long does it take to fade the dark patches?
Step 1. The fading process takes 6-12 months
If you use sunscreens and lightening creams that are approved or approved by a dermatologist, you can see results in about a year. However, if the spots on your skin are really dark, it may take several years for the blemishes to fade.
Everyone has different skin and it may take longer (or shorter) for your skin to get an even color. If you have any questions, try making an appointment with a dermatologist
Method 6 of 6: Are skin lightening products harmful?
Step 1. Yes, if the product contains mercury
There are many unregulated skin lightening products and some even contain mercury. This substance can damage the kidneys and nervous system, and trigger poisoning in others due to transmission through skin contact. If your product contains calomel, cinnabar, mercury, or mercury oxide (Hydrargyri oxydum rubrum), it contains mercury and you should stop using it immediately.
